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The world of fly fishing staged its very own Commonwealth Games starting on Thursday
June 24, with Talyllyn Lake, near Tywyn, providing a spectacular setting for key
parts of the competition.
"This tournament is one of the highlights of fly fishing competition worldwide and
it is great that it is taking place here in Wales and at such prestigious locations,"
said Phil Wood, Head Ghillie at the Ty'n y Cornel hotel which sits on the side of
the 222-acre Talyllyn Lake.
Top Welsh angler Moc Morgan agreed and added: "Nowhere is the Commonwealth ideal
better expressed than when anglers come together in friendly rivalry. "That wonderful
camaraderie will be matched by the quality and hospitality of Wales within the beautiful
and scenic surroundings of the mid Wales countryside.
"The Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships will surely provide an event all participants
will enjoy and always remember - win or lose. "I believe that one of the earliest
Commonwealth Championships was actually fished in Wales. It was in 1990, the year
after the World Fly Fishing was held in the Wrexham area of North Wales.
"Immediately after the World Championship, the Commonwealth Championship was held
on Llyn Brenig, both events having been organised by the Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling
Association (WSTAA). "This year, working in tandem with the Angling Associations
of Rhayader, Builth Wells, Clewedog and Talyllyn, the WSTAA has created a challenge
and a setting that the leading world fly fishermen will thoroughly enjoy.
"As for the Social Programme, what can be said other than this is the "Land of Song".
"The Commonwealth Championship will bring together friends old and new, sharing a
common understanding and reaffirming once again that old adage 'there's more to fishing
than catching fish'."
Mr Wood said: "As Head Ghillie here are Ty'n y Cornel I am delighted that part of
the competition is taking place at Talyllyn on one of the finest brown trout and
sewin fisheries in Wales. "Talyllyn, sitting just below magnificent Cader Idris mountain
is one of the great fishing locations in Wales. "I am sure all our Commonwealth visitors
will appreciate the magnificent setting and the challenges that Talyllyn provides
for the competitive angler."
For further details, please contact the Head Ghillie, Phil Wood at Ty'n y Cornel
on 01654782282 or email.
Details of the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championship -
COMMONWEALTH FLY FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010
Mid Wales (Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells)
Tuesday 22nd - Saturday 26th June 2010
TIMETABLE
TUESDAY 22ND JUNE 2010
2.00 pm Registration at Hotel Metropole, Llandrindod Wells
8.00 pm Draw and Captains' meeting
WEDNESDAY 23RD JUNE 2010
9.00 am Practice Day (Own Transport)
4.00 pm Arrive back at Hotel Metropole
5.45 pm Official Opening at Rhayader Leisure Centre - Teams etc.
6.30 pm Parade. Starting at Smithfield - Band and Choir
7.00 pm Rhayader Leisure Centre - Choir Performance
7.30 pm Evening Meal (Buffet) at the Elan Hotel, West St. Rhayader
9.30 pm Captains' briefing at Hotel Metropole
THURSDAY 24TH JUNE 2010
8.00 am Buses depart for Tal y llyn
9.00 am Buses depart for other venues
10.30 am Start 1st Fishing Session
1.30 pm End 1st Fishing Session
3.30 pm Start 2nd Fishing Session
6.30 pm End 2nd Fishing Session
9.00 pm Evening Activity at the Hotel Metropole
FRIDAY 25TH JUNE 2010
8.00 am Buses depart for Tal y llyn
9.00 am Buses depart for other venues
10.30 am Start 3rd Fishing Session
1.30 pm End 3rd Fishing Session
3.30 pm Start 4th Fishing Season
6.30 pm End 4th Fishing Session
9.00 pm Captains' briefing
SATURDAY 26TH JUNE 2010
8.00 am Buses depart for Tal y llyn
8.30 am Buses depart for other venues
9.30 am Start 5th Fishing Session
12.30 pm End 5th Fishing Session
2.30 pm Presentation of Prizes at Hotel Metropole
8.00 pm Gala Dinner at Hotel Metropole
SUNDAY 27TH JUNE 2010
Hwl i bawb.
Farewell and Good Wishes All
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PRE - EVENT
All Teams arriving early for the event are expected to base their accommodation and
practice days in the pretty market town of Rhayader, which lies at the heart of the
fishing waters of mid Wales.
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BASE FOR THE EVENT
On Tuesday 22nd June, all teams will move into the Team Hotel, which is the Hotel
Metropole, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5HF, where Registration will take place
from 2.00 pm. This hotel is approx. 12 miles from Rhayader.
Telephone: 01597 823 700
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PRACTICE WATERS
The practice waters within approx. 5 miles of Rhayader include:
Elan Valley Reservoirs (NOT Craig Goch)
Caban Coch, Garreg ddu, Pen y Garreg - Brown Trout fisheries
Rivers
Wye, Elan and Marteg - Brown Trout & Grayling
Llyngwyn
Rainbows - 16 acre lake
Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships.
Pictures from the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships
